Cycling Ireland National Sprocket Rocket
Co-ordinator Position
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Job
Description
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| Job
Title: |
Cycling Ireland National Sprocket Rocket Co-ordinator |
| Responsible
to: |
Cycling Ireland Coach Education Officer |
Contract
Duration:
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Fixed 1 year term with potential for renewal subject to
funding |
Responsible
for:
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Rollout and Management of New Cycling Skills based
programme Sprocket Rocket. |
| Hours
of work: |
30 hours per week |
Salary:
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Circa €23,000 to €25,000 dependent on experience and
qualifications |
Background:
Cycling Ireland (CI) has an exciting
opportunity for a talented and ambitious individual to work within its coaching
and sporting programmes. CI is looking to employ a National Sprocket Rocket
Co-ordinator to work on the rollout of a new skills based programme to existing
clubs and schools throughout Ireland. The first phase of this rollout will focus
primarily on Leinster. In the first instance this role is on a 1 year fixed term
contract. Subject to further funding the role will be reviewed and renewed on an
annual basis.
National Sprocket Rocket Co-ordinator:
The National Sprocket Rocket Co-ordinator
will be principally responsible for facilitating the rollout of new Subway
sponsored Sprocket Rocket Skills based Programme. The National Sprocket Rocket
Co-ordinator will also be responsible for monitoring the rollout of the skills
programme and to assist in the development of future modules. This role will
require duties to extend to flexible working arrangements. Including weekend and
possible evening time commitments.
Duties
will include:
- Promote and raise awareness of Sprocket Rocket and other CI programmes
- Establish and maintain relationships with existing clubs and local schools
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with all partners
and community organisations
- Facilitate the implementation and rollout of Sprocket Rocket and other CI
programmes
- Provide support to clubs and schools throughout the delivery and rollout
of Sprocket Rocket and other CI programmes
- Develop and drive initiatives to increase programme up-take
- Actively recruit Clubs and Coaches into Sprocket Rocket Programme
- Take positive steps to encourage and increase participation in youth
cycling
- Facilitate and deliver Sprocket Rocket tutor training courses
- Occasionally may be required to deliver Sprocket Rocket Programme
- Carry out administrative duties, including collating and maintaining
participation data and producing written reports
- Attend meetings with clubs, schools and other key partners
- Assist with the development of future modules by working with Commissions
and Coach Education Officer
Person
specification:
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ESSENTIAL
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DESIRABLE
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Qualification
& Attainments
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Hold a recognised
coaching qualification
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Experience of coaching in a range of
sporting environments including schools, clubs and community
settings.
Have some Cycling experience
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Relevant
Experience
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Demonstrable experience of working
for at least one year full-time or part- time in a Sports
Environment.
Experience of working with
Volunteers.
An understanding of legislation
relevant to sports organizations to include child protection,
health and safety, data protection, equity etc.
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Experience and knowledge of sports
development, including club and coach development
Experience of Coaching young
people
Demonstrable experience of
applying and selling innovative and challenging ideas in a work
or sporting environment.
Competence in budgeting and
financial management.
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Special
Aptitudes
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Competent in the use of information
technology.
Excellent literary and
communication skills with the ability to produce clear, concise
reports.
Full clean driving license.
Good organisational skills.
Experience of making
presentations to a target audience.
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Competent in use of Microsoft XP or
above; and in particular Word, Excel, and Power Point, email and
website.
Experience of working under
pressure and to strict deadlines.
First Aid Certificate.
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General
Aptitudes
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Highly proactive,
with the ability to work with minimal direction.
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Disposition
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Good Interpersonal skills and
ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to be self-motivated,
resourceful, work on own initiative in a flexible and
co-operative manner.
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Circumstances
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Ability to work out of normal office
hours.
Be prepared to undertake training
in any relevant job related area.
Access to a form of transport
that will permit the post holder to meet the requirements of the
post in full.
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General
information:
Application closing date: July 23rd 2010.
Interview and start date: Interviews will be held in Dublin in August. Short
listing will apply. The post will operate from Cycling Ireland’s office at
Kelly Roche House, Dublin 1, though flexible work locations are negotiable. The
post is offered as a fixed-term contract.
Interested persons are invited to submit their CV along with a covering
letter outlining why they believe they are suitable for the post to Rachel
Ormrod, Coach Education Officer Ireland, at the following email address: rachel@cyclingireland.ie
Postal applications will not be accepted.
